An estimated 40 million US adults have pain every day or most days and another 87 million have pain on some days. Chronic pain is a complex biopsychosocial phenomenon. Every person’s chronic pain journey is unique. For some, the sensory experience of pain is the most significant issue. For others, the impact of pain on […]
Read Full PostKnee pain is one of the most common reasons patients come into the doctor’s office. Frequent knee pain affects almost 25% of adults and causes limitation in mobility and function along with reduced quality of life. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee pain in people over 50 years old with 37% of those […]
Read Full PostThe impact of chronic pain varies greatly from person to person, and even changes over time in the same individual. As a result, chronic pain is a highly individualized experience that defies “one size fits all” treatment approaches. Nevertheless, you can learn a great deal from other chronic pain sufferers. What works for others may […]
Read Full PostCongratulations for deciding, in consultation with your physician, to evaluate transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for your chronic pain. You have taken the first step to reclaiming your life from chronic pain and decreasing your reliance on pain medications. What happens next? Should your physician write a prescription that is submitted to a Durable Medical […]
Read Full PostNow that winter has arrived, it is a good time to review the association between weather and chronic pain. Around 400 BC, the Greek physician Hippocrates wrote that certain weather patterns exacerbate joint pain. What does modern science say? Despite many studies over the past several decades, there is no definitive answer. Some studies found […]
Read Full PostTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a safe and effective approach to pain relief. TENS devices have been available for five decades. If you compare units from the 1970s with modern TENS devices, you will see that today’s devices are generally smaller, have transitioned from analog to digital electronics, have replaced dials and knobs with […]
Read Full PostWhen told that something is in your head, it usually means the person telling you that believes you are imagining. However, chronic knee pain is quite real and disabling for millions of adults in the US. It limits their mobility, disrupts their sleep and decreases their quality of life. You may be surprised to learn […]
Read Full PostDo you have chronic knee pain? You are not alone. About one-quarter of adults in the US suffer from frequent knee pain, which limits mobility, disrupts sleep and decreases quality of life. There are various ways of treating knee pain, but unfortunately no panacea. First and foremost, it is essential to remain physically active in […]
Read Full PostA common question from our customers is “How often do I need to use Quell to experience pain relief?” The simple answer is that you will achieve optimal pain relief if you use Quell whenever you have pain. Although the experience of chronic pain varies greatly from person to person, it is also true that […]
Read Full PostThe stimulation intensity that is required for pain relief and comfort is not constant. It changes during the course of a 60-minute therapy session and over the course of the day and night. In a typical TENS device, you must manually adjust the intensity to maintain the right level of nerve stimulation. This requires your […]
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